Beef
The period over the next few weeks is when preparations happen for the busy spring season when most calf-to-beef units prepare for the arrival of calves.
Rising fertiliser prices during the course of 2022 resulted in many beef farmers opting to try red clover swards.
Winter Beef series is in conjunction with Teagasc’s DairyBeef 500 Campaign. Drafting and selecting cattle for slaughter is ongoing on farms.
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Drafting and selecting animals for slaughter is ongoing on Teagasc DairyBeef 500 farms and will continue right throughout the spring....
Beef News
Winter Beef series is in conjunction with Teagasc’s DairyBeef 500 Campaign.
This winter, an under-fleshed Angus or Hereford bullock sent to the factory could lose 40-50c/kg when all bonuses are taken into account.
With many grazing weanlings already housed and the end line now in sight for those still out, it is important...
It is important that dairy calf to beef producers have a feeding plan in place for the coming winter months.
Achieving weight gain targets throughout an animal’s life on calf-to-beef farms is one of the key metrics used to measure success.
Achieving daily live weight gain targets throughout an animal’s life on calf-to-beef farms is one of the key metrics used...
With many dairy-beef animals now indoors, grass silage will contribute to a high proportion of the diet of animals over winter.
Teagasc is set to roll out its new Winter Beef series for 2022 which is set to bring farmers the latest advice and tips for wintering cattle.
